Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor, model, and host. He gained public recognition as a housemate in '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition''.

Early life

Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager was born on February 5, 2003, in Gasan,

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. He migrated to

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with his family, where he pursued his studies. At age 16, Sager began working as an ice cream scooper before becoming a sales associate in a store.

Career

Early Roles

Sager’s first television appearance was as a backup dancer in the Disney Channel film '' Descendants''. He also appeared as an extra in productions by

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and

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. During the

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, Sager attempted to audition for '' Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity''. Although he was initially set to audition for the teen edition in 2022, he instead became one of 17 artists handpicked by

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to join ''Sparkada'', a youth-oriented group under

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. He was introduced on the musical-comedy variety show ''

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''. Sager portrayed Sean in the television series '' Luv Is: Caught In His Arms''. He was paired with fellow ''All-Out Sundays'' cast member Zephanie as a

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. Their first project together was ''#Frenemies'', the first installment of the youth-oriented anthology '' Sparkle U''. They reprised their roles in the third installment, ''#SoundTrip''.

Hosting and Recent Projects

In July 2023, following the controversial departure of the original hosts, Sager joined the

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version of the noontime show ''

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'' as a co-host. Along with co-hosts

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, and Kimpoy Feliciano, they formed the all-male group "Chaleco Boys." The show was later renamed '' Tahanang Pinakamasaya!'' after TVJ won the copyright infringement case. The same year, Sager made his film debut as Gab in '' Five Breakups and a Romance'', starring

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and

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. In 2024, he landed a main role in '' Shining Inheritance'', the Philippine adaptation of the Korean drama ''

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''. He also starred in the 2025 mini-series ''

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'' alongside

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. In March 2025, Sager was revealed as part of the initial lineup of housemates for ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity'' ''Collab Edition'', where he gained further attention under the moniker “Ang Diligent Wonder Son ng Marinduque.” He was evicted on Day 63 with fellow duo-partner, Emilio Daez.

Filmography

Discography

Accolades

References

External links

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Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile

Cornerstone Entertainment profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sager, Michael 2003 births Living people Filipino male television actors Filipino male models 21st-century Filipino male singers Filipino television presenters Filipino television variety show hosts GMA Network (company) people GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs people Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition contestants People from Marinduque Filipino expatriates in Canada Tagalog male actors Filipino male film actors